We had a lot of fun this weekend and accomplished a lot! I didn't pick up my camera once, but I did take a lot of pictures on my phone!
I had a long week at work last week. It is audit time so for two weeks I have to stay late (one more week left!) so I was more than ready for a fun family night on Friday. We debated going to a minor league baseball game or having a fire. Luke decided he wanted to have a fire!
Paige hung out outside for a bit before we even started the fire, but she was too tired to hang around any longer. I decided this was probably for the better because it would have been a fight to keep her away from the fire and therefore not relaxing for anyone!
A cute one before she headed inside!
S'mores!
The best part was when we asked Luke to tell us a ghost story. We didn't think he even knew what a ghost story was, but he immediately started a story in a deep, soft voice - it was hilarious! I made sure to record the second story he told us!
Looking at the stars!
My dad came on Saturday morning to help Wally install a new patio door. While we loved the french doors that were there, we were in desperate need of a new screen door (we've needed one for 5 years - ha!) and decided that we might as well replace the whole door. The french doors opened inwards and there was never enough room with our table there, not to mention there was some leaking going on when it would rain (by the way, is it ever going to rain again??? We could really use it!). So we decided to go with a sliding glass door.
Before:
During:
After:
All that's left is to get new curtains and rods. I really wanted the blinds in between the glass, but can you believe that was an extra $500??? Crazy! And I am trying to avoid vertical blinds if I can!
My dad also helped us get the outdoor speakers that were there when we moved in to work, as well as a few other things. Thank you so much 'Swanson Contracting' for your help - we really, really appreciate it!!! (But then wouldn't you know our over the stovetop microwave stopped working - always something!)
After all the work was done, we enjoyed some pool time last night! Aunt Carly had come up for the day to hang out too! I didn't take any pictures, but I do know what I need to get on video next - Paige was standing on the deck by the pool and the music was playing. I said "Dance Paigey" and seriously she started bouncing and raising her arms with a big smile on her face. It was the funniest, cutest thing ever!!!
While the boys were working in the afternoon, Carly, Paige, and I headed to Hobby Lobby. While we were gone, Luke was stung by 2 bees on his cheek. Behind his playhouse, in the corner of the fence, there were 2 huge bees' nests. Luke was playing back there and must have disturbed them. We have been finding quite a few bees' nests in our backyard this year, but we had no idea those two were there. Thank goodness he was only stung twice (and that he isn't allergic!). Wally said Luke came running over to them and couldn't even tell them what was wrong, he was crying so much - poor guy! He finally said something bit him and they saw that his face was swollen and red. But they said he put some ice on it and was really tough. Wally said there were like 25 bees flying around over there when he went to spray. Again, I am so thankful that Luke wasn't attacked by an entire swarm. Stupid bees!
Sunday morning my dad and Wally headed out for some golf, while Carly stuck around and hung out with us for a bit. After she left, Paige took her morning nap and Luke and I did some cleaning. But not before I painted his toes :) I was painting my nails the other night, and he was really curious and wanted me to do his. So he picked out his color this morning and we just did his big toes!
Once Paige woke up, these sorts of things happened:
I guess she was checking out his ear - who knows. Luke can be pretty rough with Paige sometimes and just as we are getting ready to yell at him, Paige starts laughing. These two are just too funny together!
It was starting to get pretty warm in the house, but I was trying to avoid turning the a/c on so we headed downstairs where it is nice and cool!
It's always fun for Paige down there because it is like a whole new world of toys she's never played with before!
Instead of pushing it, she would just carry it around - strong girl!!!
Luke was busy tackling things,
while Girlfriend hung out in the kitchen!
Everything is a phone to her these days!
Then it was nap time for both kids, Papa and Daddy got back from golfing, I headed to the grocery store, we had some dinner, took baths, and headed to Sunday night mass.
Not a bad weekend at all!
